Clinical Therapist - School & Community-Based Care

Universal Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental vision andRx

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with a company

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Schoolhouse Counseling Center, a division of Hartgrove Hospital, is seeking a Clinical Therapist to perform initial intake assessments, provide individual, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents and adults, and develop treatment plans to guide clinical care.

The role involves maintaining a clinical caseload, coordinating with administrative staff for scheduling, and ensuring proper documentation and billing in a compliant outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Education: M.A / M.S. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology or MSW, is required
• Experience: One year clinical experience within an inpatient/outpatient/school-based setting; the one year can be a training experience as well
• Licensure/Certification: LPC/LSW or LCPC/LCSW in Illinois preferred
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of Hospital safety policy and procedures; crisis and behavioral management; age-specific growth and development

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake assessments for new clients entering the program
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy sessions for children, adolescents and adults in the clinic setting
• Develop initial and updated therapy treatment plans to guide clinical treatment
• Maintain a clinical caseload and coordinate with administrative staff for scheduling
• Maintain and submit appropriate documentation as well as billing submission under the standards of the outpatient services department
• Engage in clinical consultation with other members of the treatment team as indicated
• Ensure adherence with census requirements of the clinic
• Assure compliance with applicable laws pertaining to psychiatric treatments
• Provide a safe, secure, therapeutic and professional environment at all times

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Age-specific development

Education

MA/MS in Clinical Counseling or School Psychology or MSW

Job description

Universal Health Services' Schoolhouse Counseling Center, a division of Hartgrove Hospital, is seeking a Clinical Therapist to perform initial intake assessments, provide individual, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents and adults, and develop treatment plans to guide clinical care.

The role involves maintaining a clinical caseload, coordinating with administrative staff for scheduling, and ensuring proper documentation and billing in a compliant outpatient setting.